1. Facility Master Plan: Provide recommendations for the optimum location, footprint and layout for the facility. Provide a proposed overall site plan that includes the new proposed surface water treatment facility, river intake, raw water pump station, raw water transmission, raw water reservoir(s), finished water storage, site piping and other relevant information. 2. Permitting Outline: Work with all relevant NCDEQ, USACE and other applicable agencies to identify the applicable permitting requirements for this project. This task should also include the estimated costs associated with the required permits and an estimated schedule for obtaining these permits. 3. Geotechnical Investigations: Determine the necessary geotechnical subsurface evaluations and testing that are required to complete the tasks required for the project.